'I loved it': Bombers laugh off teammate's Hawks 'gift' to Merrett
Essendon coach confident Zach Merrett will be in top shape for clash against Hawthorn, the team he tried to get traded to
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Essendon coach confident Zach Merrett will be in top shape for clash against Hawthorn, the team he tried to get traded to
Our reporters have their say on who makes the cut for your team's first game of the 2026 season
The Match Review Officer's findings will be released on Monday
The Saints are confident Callum Wilkie will be available for their Opening Round clash against the Magpies
Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera starred as the Saints proved too good for the Bombers
The teams are in for Saturday's games in the AAMI Community Series
The Bombers have cruised past the Tigers in a match simulation
Follow all the action from the first two match simulations on Friday
Sam Durham has recommitted to the Bombers until the end of 2032
Brad Scott sits down with AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey to discuss the Bombers' injuries last year, his youthful squad, the club's progress and more
The squads for Friday's match simulation games have been announced
The Bombers will continue to be aggressive with offers to rival stars, coach Brad Scott tells AFL.com.au
In the spirit of reconciliation the AFL acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.
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